Air-Con Security

[treebeardy.livejournal.com]

Long time reader/first time poster.
Summer's coming and we're debating whether or not to get an A/C unit. We live on the first floor so we're hesitant because of the security issue. We can't decide if it's a good or a bad thing that we're living on a well-lit busy street (highland ave).
It's our first summer in Somerville so we're not sure if we can handle the heat. Surely being on the first floor is an advantage for the natural heat flow of the house.

Any good advice out there?
cheers

Comments

This is a non-issue.

[nvidia99999.livejournal.com]

You buy the smallest unit that works for you. You buy the most efficient unit you can find, since these are subsidized. You keep the temperature at reasonable levels, just enough so that you are not uncomfortable. Do the calculations, about keeping a fan running all day, versus a AC unit on intermittently (with the thermostat set, say to 78 or 80). Remember that many units don't only cool off, they also dehumidify, which is critical.